Jamujor - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Jamujor is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Deogaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamujor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamujor is 422385. The village covers a total geographical area of 328 hectares and falls under the 766011 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Jamujor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jamujor

According to the 2011 Census, Jamujor village had a total population of 1,102 people, including 552 males and 550 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.98%, with male literacy at 67.87% and female literacy at 41.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 915.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Jamujor

Jamujor is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Jamujor

Jamujor is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kandel Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 3.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Jamujor is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Jamujor is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamujor

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jamujor village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Jamujor

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jamujor village are given below:

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